Josselyne Price

Susan Summerfield

Josselyne Price, MA

M.A. Ethnomusicology, Tufts University
B.A. Musicology, San Jose State University

Areas of Expertise:

My focus is on the music and dance of Ghana and other areas of West Africa, Haiti, Cuba, and also contemporary, "globalized" spiritual/ecstatic drum and dance traditions within the United States. In addition to Ghanaian music, I perform as a vocalist and percussionist with various world fusion groups in New England. I act as a coordinator and facilitator at many folk and music-based festivals throughout the U.S. during the summer months.

Courses I Teach:

Akoma World Music Ensemble (Ghanaian Drum/Dance)

Beginning Ghanian drum ensemble

Ghanian Arts and Culture

Global Electronica

Music of Ghana

Music of India

Music of Latin America

Music and Trance

World Music

"My focus is on the music and dance of Ghana and other areas of West Africa, Haiti, Cuba, and also contemporary, "globalized" spiritual/ecstatic drum and dance traditions within the United States."